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Donald Shepherd is a Gainesville Mayoral Candidate.

Lauren Poe is running for mayor in the upcoming city election. He recently sat down with WUFT to discuss some of the issues affecting Gainesville, and here’s what he had to say.

Gainesville Mayor Ed Braddy is seeking re-election in the upcoming city election on March 15. First elected in 2013, Braddy also served as city commissioner from 2002 – 2008. He sat down with WUFT News to discuss some of the issues affecting Gainesville.

Nextdoor is designed to allow neighbors to communicate. Police stations around the country are beginning partnerships to keep communities safe and involved.

Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency's Southwest Fifth Avenue project built new sidewalks in the community of Porters in downtown Gainesville. The CRA received the Out-of-the-Box Award from the Florida Redevelopment Association on Oct. 22 for addressing issues in the Porters neighborhood. These redevelopments have given community members a new sense of pride for their neighborhood.

The University of Florida has upgraded to brighter, whiter lights in 11 of their 13 garages. With almost all the garages finished, UFPD says that the students feel safer, but the lights themselves will not prevent crimes.

Several lawmakers in both parties and an influential business group expressed concerns about the potential impact of the proposal on private property rights.

Gainesville City Commission passes a motion for the management of Dignity Village. The motion begins the process of addressing safety issues and concerns regarding the logistics of the community.

A Gainesville Police Department recruitment video has raised concerns over how it portrays how the police interact with the community. The video included scenes of police officers making arrests, chasing suspects and weapons training.

The University of Florida chapter of Zeta Beta Tau is under investigation after disrespecting wounded veterans at an event in Panama City Beach. While the fraternity has suspended its actions, the university is looking into further sanctions.